When we walk with JESUS WE CAN DO EVERYTHING

Dear Father

As I start out a new day I want to take some time to reflect on the blessing of this life in You. I want to just give some honor to who You are in my life. It’s been a rough few days but there have been worse and it seems the out come my be what I have prayed for all my life. I have been praying for Robbie to return to You for so long I can’t even remember and yesterday September 27 he once again was in Your house. It sometimes Lord seems to take such a very long time but I know You are faithful and I want to say Thank You for those moments that are in You and we know they are in You. Nothing outside of Your love has ever been better for me and I didn’t think I would live to see the day we could all sit together in the same house and talk normally. Roland’s heart has always been giving and you put that spirit in him to help me and I am so grateful for my husband. He is having a tough time at work at home and in this walk in general so watch over him Father and comfort him because he does so much for us and takes such good care of our needs. I know he was Your gift to us so protect this man from the dulling effects of everyday life.

Father, be with me today as I met with the company executives from Dallas and walk into this new part of my life. I know You want me doing this for just a while Father because I don’t seem to be able to stop it even though I have had uncertainties about why I am doing this. I know I need to help Roland with the burdens of finance that Debra places on us but Father I would pray it’s something more that is making this path open and I hope it is Your will that is guiding me in this direction. If not Father take me on another path. Last night when we went to the parents meeting all the dates offered I had other things already planned, trips and such but I seem to be moving away and not toward Your church maybe it’s the time to go differently but it is causing some confusion in me.

Be with the list today Father, bless Amber Plunkett as she will soon be finishing up with her schooling and new things will be happening for her and Big Mike. Be with Mark Goode as he protects my freedom and my rights. Be with our eldership, our minister, their wives and children. Keep them whole and thinking in like manner with Your will as they guide us as the sheep of Your pastures. Hold them in mind to Your thinking and not ours. As they fill gaps left by the leaving of Paul Fagala help them. Also, Father be with Paul as he has a new job and with Kristen as she is working a business to help them as well. Keep the needs of their children on top of the list as a very dark day is upon them. Help us all to help them with whatever the needs might be and remind us all that no matter what we are still family.

As I start this day I start it calling upon the name of Jesus for help, for protection from the storms of life and with thanksgiving because for His sacrifices I have hope and in His blessed name I pray it now and always….amen.

Thank You Father for the time to Pray....

Dear God Almighty

Had a whirl wind day yesterday and I really needed to stop and just breath this morning. Thank you for the answered prayers for safety yesterday. It was needed and appreciated as Regina is a very aggressive driver in harsh Houston traffic and Lord if there is a way let this training be done soon so I will not be exposed to her driving habits. I have much to learn and was a bit overwhelmed by the two large boxes of paperwork that arrived on my doorstep. There is a lot to do with this job and a lot of paper work that I hadn’t really expected to have to keep up with it at home. More is due to arrive and it all looks very official so help me know what to do with this Father and keep me focused on You and my family while I take this on.

Father, be with those who endure suffering today, the Schultz family has lost another member and just after the loss of Harvey’s sister-n-law it is a blow to them. They are on the road ways with sorrow in their hearts hold them fast and keep them safe during troubled times. Be mindful always of Clint and Elaine as she recovers from a difficult surgery, also Sandra Wims needs Your care Father be with her and care for her physical, mental and spiritual needs.

Be with our church Father, keep things going smoothly there and be watchful for Paul and Kristen. Let the burdens be lightened for those who have to deal with problems and face down heartaches. Watch out for those who serve our country, Mark Goode and all the others. Be with our country leaders and soften the hearts of those who make choices for the masses of people that are affected. Be with and claim a victory in the name of Jesus for all those who love You. Father watch out for the people on my list everyday I bring them before you because I know there is victory in You and I am claiming it for them as well as for myself.

In the powerful and strong name of our Lord Jesus I pray all things into Your will and Your hands. Walk with me this day Father and make Yourself known in my actions and words. Hold us all fast to You and make each day worth the living Father for it is for Your glory that we endure until you come or call us home……Amen

There is Hope in this life.........

Dearest Almighty God

Resting in Your love this morning I come before you with a humbled heart giving praise for another day to do good in this life. I want to thank you Father for a calm spirit and a level head as I go out into crazy traffic conditions this morning. I will be riding with Regina this morning and her driving Father is not the best please watch over us and while I am under her watch Father protect me. I know that there is much to be done everyday but let us take it a little slower and with a little more attention paid to our surroundings.

Father a lot of us have the flu and symptoms of the flu so comfort us and take care for our health needs. The fall season has just begun and already the doctors offices are packed with cases of flu. Other health needs are with Elaine Prothro guide her healing as we have reports she is doing better.

Father be with my family just keep us in tack as we make changes and remind me Father that they come first no matter what after my love for You so keep me flexible and kind during difficult times. Watch my tongue Father even if I think it..... it doesn’t always need to come out of my mouth. Help me be mindful of that always. Help me to be supportive and looking after their needs just as I always have and not wavier from what I know makes this home a happy one.

Father watch over those on my list, our church, our eldership, a special watch for Paul and Kristen and their children. Claiming a victory in their walk with You for it is Your watchful eye that will keeps all of us safe.

To the only God that is able to do all things, to the only God that has that ability I lay this day at YOUR FEET in the name of Your son Jesus….Amen

God listen to Your children Praying.....

My Dearest Father

This morning was still and filled with newness. I want to give thanks for a new start for a new day. As you know Father things were a little rocky yesterday and I am so glad that Your protection was with me during the bad weather, the early morning drive and other frustrations that went on through out the day. I also want to thank you for the fact that yesterdays are yesterdays and each day has a new start. Father, thank you for not letting me loose focus for putting Your words in my mouth and not my own. There was a lot of comfort in knowing that I could give it over to You and You would produce the right tone of voice, the right words and the gift of not acting without thinking. I could have made a bad situation even worse if I had given over to emotions and fears. It’s not all about me Father and I thank you for putting that on my heart. I know that the things I deal with are because You need me to do those things and be a guardian for Your work and not self serving of my own wishes. Some days I just want to throw in the towel but I thank You for not letting me take that road. It’s so much easier to just give up but my God my Father I know in my mind and heart that’s not what You would have me do. Thank You Father for putting a spirit of hope inside of me because I do know that this world is not all that there is and I am willing to fight through the heartaches here for the new world that will be when You return for those who love You. I know this is Your promise and I am claiming it for my own. Be with me during the next few weeks as there are problems all around that I am having to deal and I need You right beside me while I make choices that affect peoples lives. Let whatever I do have a positive impact and for a change of pace lets make it a bit easier to do. I realize Father this is a new path that I have taken a turn and gone another way so be with me during the start as I know the evil one is watching just waiting for mistakes and problems so Father I ask it in the Holy Name of Your son Jesus block the evil, do not let him have a foot hold in my home or my work or in our church. Make it impossible for anything from that evil force to affect us. We stand firm in the name of Jesus and will not be swayed by the frustrations of this life hold us to that Father.

Father, for a long time I have brought my daughter before You and today is no different. My list of people I pray for everyday goes on and on. Roland, Robbie, Mark Goode. Every day I ask for special blessing and for You to cover their need for it is a great need. The sick that I know the hurting I know look upon them Father and give me Your eyes to see what things I could do that would be affective in their lives. Help me to help others because we are helpless but You are able and we depend so heavily on that. My God is still the only God and I know that You can and will enable us to overcome. There is none greater that we can call upon You are the only one who can help us walk this dark path and show us where to go. I want to Thank You for all You have done because I can see it…..we are still up right and doing and sometimes just that little fact should be acknowledged that we are not flat out on our backs without the power to move. I look upon Your grace and mercy and I know it’s there because without it all days would be worthless. Under Your hands we have hope for this life and for the one to come so to God be the glory for whatever this day brings.

I claim the words of Jesus for my life today, walking with obedience unto his will forgive me Father for my sins and link me ever nearer to Your word and Your will. These prayers are in the name of Jesus for it was his sacrifices that make them possible so until he come or calls us home……we will pray. Amen

At the Feet of Jesus we Cry Holy Holy is the Lamb

Dear Father My Lord and God

This earth is filled with Your glory, every moment of every day Your will carries us through it all. Our faith with the works we have to do unto Your will makes life worth the living. My path changes everyday and I am so glad that Yours does not. Sometimes I feel just like a feather in the wind with no control but I know firmly planted in You I am going to be fine no matter what storms may come. I want to claim a victory in the name of Jesus for my life and for those whom I love. You are my strong tower and You are all that I want to focus on because Your message is my hope and it speaks softly to my soul this day. Your mercy sets me free so I can move forward, I can release my anger and frustration and leave them at the foot of the cross so I can go on to higher ground. You are beautiful and mighty. You are my strength. Your name is true and holy and I thank You today for the Holy Spirit that will walk me through until the last day.

Lord, I don’t want to spend my whole life asking what if I had given everything……I don’t want to just go through the motions of living I want to make a difference. I am starting something new today and it’s going to do things, change things, but I want to feel something stir inside of me I don’t want to lay this life down without having something to make my time here worth while. So I am praying this new job into the will of Your love… guide me Father. You all my all in all so take me were You want me in Christ alone. I am listening to You.

Father, bless our life group all of those who come to Lucy’s for fellowship and love. Be with Bubba and this whole family because I think to myself what a love they have and what a hope they have living in You. Thank You for putting that group of people in our lives. It’s been a blessing. All of the things we asked last night I bring it before You again this morning, be with the Schultz family in the loss of Harvey’s sister-n-law. They will be traveling this week so guide them as their hearts may be heavy so watch the drive and make a safe way for them and prevent distraction that could cause an accident on the roadways. Be with Mark and David as their new class seems to have touched some lives already. Be with the children who were mentioned that are suffering illness relatives of Janet and Ann, keep Debra at the top of the list as we walk her into a better way of life. Be with Christy and Logan times of suffering are upon that family. Father, I bring before You the healing needs of Elaine Prothro, Sandra Wims, Pam Wagnon, Morgan Williams care for them. Jesus we are ready to face the hard times because a day is coming when You will restore because You are much greater than the pain. We claim our joy and our chance to be free from the heartaches of this life for we are seeking Your glory. A day of victory is coming and we are with our Lord God almighty into that day we will wait.

Father, I wait for You today, I needed You today and I was not disappointed when I opened my eyes for this day. I knew You were still there. There was no doubted at all. I am thankful for the hope in this day even if I can’t see You I can feel Your presence and reassurance that You placed in my life. Nothing can separate us because You are part of me…..I am so thankful. I have had some anger, frustrations that have brought me down but today its over You have taken it even thought I can’t see You I know I laid it all at Your feet and it’s over with. Move me on to new things.

Be with those I pray for everyday, Darla, Amber, David and Kim, Mark Goode and all of our service men and woman that face uncertainties daily. Be with this country Lord restore us into Your guidance. Step in and save the day. Care for our eldership…Bo, Harold, Harvey, Mike, David, Bill and their wives. We praise the God who gives and we will praise You in this storm because You hold us all in Your hands. Wrap us in Your love because our help comes from the Lord only and we need our creator to bless and protect us. Be looking out for Paul Fagala and his family and let them know that even in the darker days there is light and if there are battles to be fought just fight them because Your will makes a way for those who love You. Whatever the needs are Father just show us the way and let us listen to Your directives and place them above our own.

Father, I pray it all because of the sacrifices of Christ Jesus and it is by His Holy Name that I give it all over in prayer to You. Be with us this day and always ………Amen

I AM THANKFUL

This is just something I got in an e-mail today but I wanted to keep it because it seemed so relevant to me today. I pray often to be thankful but these words let me know just why and when it comes to the everyday problems we have that this sure leads us to some answers for that often asked question.......why??? I think God often asked us to look a little deeper, seek more than what we see just on the surface and to trust everything has a reason .........read it


I AM THANKFUL...

FOR MY WIFE
WHO SAYS 'IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT',
BECAUSE SHE'S HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.




FOR MY HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME

AND NOT OUT AT A BAR.




FOR MY TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
AND NOT ON THE STREETS.




FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.




FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.





FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.





FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE




FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.





FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.




FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.





FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.





FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.






FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.




FOR ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE

OF WORKING HARD.




FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.




Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!




AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.


“Let no one come to you without leaving better or happier."

Father, Let us be kind and loving to each other....

My Lord and King

Dear Father,

This morning I am up very early and starting my day so just a brief moment to reflect on prayers to You this morning before I start out. I want to be thankful today for all the ability You have given me to work, to put out a good effort for my families needs, for a good truck that gets me where I need to be and for insurance on that vehicle. Everybody in life should be able to have those things that just give us assurance that when we walk out into the world we have some forms of comfort and Father I know that You provide these things for all of Your children as they are needed. I am so very grateful for the ability to be able to do the things I need to do. It’s not always so simple and I see many that are fighting for work and have huge need so I asked a blessing for them Father. Care for the needs and give them the peace that comes in surrendering to You so they can have what they need under Your directives. Be with Debra as she need work so badly and the insurance that could come along with a good job. Father she fights something I can not understand and don’t know how to deal with I feel so very weak when dealing with her problems and trying to guide her. I don’t understand what it is to be her and I just want to love her and guide her and not just be an escape. We so often thing we are helping with our actions to another and we are not really helping them at all. Father, only you know the real way to peace and happiness while we walk these dark roads that someday will lead us home so supply us with the knowledge to move forward in finding the answers that will help us be true to You and helpful to ourselves.

Father, today we will face a loss in our body as Jean Collins has come home to You so be with that family and hold Carl Collins close today as he faces something nobody wants to ever face. I hope for a beautiful day with love and kindness to surround him and support him, bless the meal for his family and let them be encouraged to go on with life even during this most difficult time. Father watch over all the elderly in our body as it’s a very difficult thing to find after a vibrant life that we depend so much on others and so much on our faith in You to deliver us from our heartaches. It’s a rough and unkind road sometimes and we just want to offer all of those who are there to be safe in Your loving arms. Lay it upon our hearts Father to be available to help where we can and do as we should in regard to our seniors.

Father, watch over Roland and Robbie today they are making a living for us as providers for our lives. Protect them in their jobs and give them the ability to withstand the heavy pressures being placed upon them to do even more each day. We live in a time when nothing is for sure and things can change drastically if you lose your income so protect that Father and let us be grateful for all we have been given. Let us use what we have been given for the good of Your kingdom.

Today as always Father let my mind be open, my heart be softened by Your being there in the form of the Holy Spirit, let me not dwell on things that I am unhappy with move me on to a different place if that happens Father because nothing productive can be accomplished while I dwell on what I don’t like. I ask that I never take my eyes off of Jesus to see the things that will bring me down in this level. It’s so easy to get tided up in battles and the things we wont done but really it’s about what You want done, so at home, away from home, at church, wherever I am place Your love inside of me with the knowledge that Your ways are always the best ways. Father, you know my nature and it is not always so loving and kind as I would like it to be but with Your guidance I keep my temper under control and my words level headed and steady. I thank You for that Father because it’s not my nature but Yours that gives me so much calmness.

I pray it all into Your hands today Father, be with my “list” the eldership of our church, our service men and woman …a special blessing for Mark Goode. Look after our leaders so they will make wise choices for this country. Let us all grow in understanding and love. I pray it all through the name of Christ Jesus my Lord and Savior Forever…….Amen

Six days between prayers is to long......

Dear Father

I am thankful for all that is in my world from the least to the greatest I know you have reason for all that happens. I am thankful Lord for the answers we can accept even if it’s not really what we wanted. I am thankful for good health, friends, biblical teaching and for the love that is possible through Your example.

A lot of thing divert my time from these prayers and I ask forgiveness Father because even with the oral prayers I know this time spent here is important to my spiritual growth. It’s a time I set aside for being 100% focused on You and I should make it my number one priority because it starts my day. I can pray at any time but making sure it’s totally real, totally devoted and not just some lip service because it’s crossed my mind that’s what I want for You in my prayer life. I want to be devoted to my Lord and Savior and to my God and Father it is my prayer that I am and always will be faithful to prayer. I am starting a new job and I am really worried about how it’s going to affect my ability to stay as active as I would like in my Christian walk. There are so many demands on my time right now I don’t know if this is a wise choice for my life. I also gave out a lot of personal information on myself that I now don’t know who’s hands it’s in and that is causing me to worry and I shouldn’t be worried but I am. I think it’s just the new breed of people out there who watch everything and worry about identity theft and other problems of the like. I have been thinking that I should contact the credit bureau and have a watch put on my information for the opening of new accounts ect and before things like that wouldn’t have crossed my thought pattern our world is hurting Father and we double check ourselves on even the simple matters like applying for a job. It’s really quite a burden they have to have this information but then who really gets it in the long run and where does it end up at? Any way I guess Father my prayer is for Your protection keep matters simple and let nothing come of it.

Father, I ask a special blessing on the life of Carl Collins, he will lay his bride Jean to rest on Sept. 17, 2009 after caring for her during a long illness. No one can know his heartaches Father but You so watch over him and give him peace, let the church be there for him and the people who will let them reach out to him and be a cover for the harm that death causes in our lives. Just keep his mind sound Father and bless the time that they had together as a gift of sweet memories unto the rest of Carl’s days here with us.

Father, we started our ladies class today and it’s going to go really well it always does and Shirley and Lynne do such a good job in covering the lessons. Keep them up lifted while they are working for Your kingdom and let us as students be mindful that it is Your word that they share in these classes. Open our hearts and let us be together in oneness for the love of Your church. Grouping us as a strong force doing a good work for You. Hear their prayers Father, guide guard and direct everything that the woman do that is for the sake of Your name and Your church.

Father, for Mark Goode be over him daily never let him out of the protection of Your hands. For all of our service men and women, those who have already given their lives, let us be grateful that they were willing to face the last day of their lives to honor this country. Protect us Father for the state of our world is in dire need of direction. Hold those who love You close and help guide our way for we all know hard times are just starting and more are to come but for those who love You Lord we know that you will make a way for us.

Father, A prayer just for Cindy Crenshaw and her daughter Tasha Covin, For Darla Plunkett and her daughter Amber, her grandson Big Mike, For myself and my daughter Debra, my son Robbie, For Paul and Kristen and their children, we need You every hour as we don’t really understand the hands we have been dealt but Father I know that You are still our God in every case so just make us strong to see You and cling to You no matter what happens in this life because someday in You we will be new creatures and we are seeking You until that day. This life will not defeat those who Love the Lord their God. With You all things are possible and Father we are willing to face anything for that day in which you have promised.

Father, look over the health matters that affect so many these days. A special prayer for Sandra Wims, Father she has already faced so much but she is Yours fully so protect her body and soul in all matters that concern her. Make a way for her Father that only can be done by Your grace and Your mercy. Be with her family members as well it’s been a long hard road for all of them.

Father, be with Elaine Prothro she is on the road to recovery but it’s been a little bumpy for her just comfort them and give her the strength she needs to recover from such a massive surgery and change in her life. Help Clint be supportive and caring as he is Father blessed by the special gift of a husband that is lead by You. Not many have the blessing found in the good heart of Clint Prothro he is special and stands out for Your word be with them Father.

Father, I seem to be asking so much in this prayer today when I know you will address these matters. This dull worry still lies with me so it is good to pour this out to you for I am so thankful for a way to release the tensions that worry causes because when I give it over to You I know You set me free of those worries. Thank You from a very humbled grateful heart. Our elderly need You, our children need You, our marriages need You so this tells me these prayers are not in vain. You are showing us the way we have to open our eyes and see it the big picture not just that which affect us directly. Things are happening day and night that are going to allow Your coming let us ride the storm bravely and with hope on our minds. We know You will not forget us during our times of trouble but let us see that trouble passing away as we hold firm to You.

I pray it all into Your son’s Holy name for it is by his sacrifices that we can pray at all to our Loving God.
Amen.

Brightly beams our Father's Mercy...........

God of all Creation

My prayers for today are for the beauty of this life, thanking You for all that is possible within Your love. Today and everyday I come before Your throne with a thankful heart for the blessings that only come through a personal relationship with You. Father, I can’t know what tomorrow brings but I know You are with me and because of that I can face anything. Thank You for that strength. Thank You for the Holy Spirit that can give us peace in any situation.

Today I will spend my day with my adoptive granddaughters Shelby and Marianna, they have been sick with flu type symptoms and staying home from school already early into the school year. I pray that they will both be better soon and back to a normal routine. Be with MariJane and Scott as they raise these two beautiful young ladies give them the abilities they need to be affective parents. Stand for our children Lord as these very difficult times makes being a parent a very problematical task. Let our young parents be bold as they seek their way to do the very best they can for their families.

Be with me today Father, I know that troubled times are coming for both me and Roland keep us strong and united in our efforts to deal with matters of intense concern as we deal with the issues that are going to arise with the management duties of the church building. Changes don’t come without a price and our new eldership is making effective changes that will build and grow Your church. Let all of us understand the growing pains of doing some things differently. Forgive those who are not willing to do what is best for Your church or that just don’t see the bigger picture. Give us hope in You Father as we face what the future holds. Be with all of our concerns and bless the efforts that You see to be the best for it is Your will we seek in all things.

Be with Mark Goode and all of our service men and woman. Be with our country, be with the financial matters that concern so many these days. Help us know that You do not forget our needs and Your words will carry us through until the final day. Let us always trust in You even if we can’t trust anywhere else. Keep Paul and Kristen and their family under Your watch for what they go through they go through with You. Always keep us tender and hopeful and let us rejoice for You are our Lord for we know You will restore us daily. We are walking with You even now and seeking the promises that are to come by the blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for it is all prayed in His Holy name………Amen

Be thankful for all that you have........

Dear Father Lord of Lords

Today I open my heart dear Lord to send You praise for the glory that is in Your will. I have been awake with thoughts on my heart all night but I look to Your love and calmness can be within because of You. Thank You for that Father because I know in You there is hope each step of the way. Father I make known my profession of Christ for in His cruel crucifixion our hope remains by night and by day. We have been wounded and maimed by heartaches but we are coming back to You Father in the glory of salvation and we that bear the joy of knowing His kingdom will be restored can walk in the light. We are Yours and we are sealed tightly as we bow to the Lord of creation, the Lord of Life. You are everything, Lord of heaven and earth. I thank You with a humbled heart today for being so gracious to us and blessing us. Thank You for looking down on Your children while we are on this earth and making Yourself known to us. We could not have hope without You so guide us still Father even in these sad times. Father I know that in You there is power and grace. In You alone there is eternal life but there is also life in You now as we fall before Your throne and understanding that our redeemer lives even now within the Holy Spirit that You have left for us. This is how we know that His perfect love never fails that Spirit reveals it to us and that love is sincere. Thank You for today and help us to cling to what is good set our hearts at rest in His presence. Help us to never wander away from Your guide, lift us all up and let us never take our eyes off our Savior for we are only here for a little while but You are forever, therefore don’t let us be to troubled by what these days bring and let us not worry to much about tomorrows. Father, protect us and do not let our hearts be troubled and do not let us be afraid. Only You hold tomorrow so let us give it to You fully without reservation because we trust in You.

Lord, be with my daughter who fights demons night and day with problems with depression. Free her mind Father from the torment and let her know that life can be good. Let her know that life is worth the living even with problems. Give her the ability to look deeper than the lies that satan has laid down before her. Give her the ability to fight. Let us be supportive of her while she battles things that are far beyond us or our knowledge of what to do about them. Cover us with your grace Father and make each new day an opportunity to do better in our daily lives.

Lord, I ask a special blessing on the family of our church members who are suffering at this time. Keep our eldership strong in dealing with matters of concern. We can not know how the problems will end but we can turn them over to You for the blessings that only You are able to provide. Keep those who we are praying for safe, let them not be afraid of what they must face. Give them the ability to let go and trust in You. Father, I have walked this dark road and I know first hand it is not easy to trust in something you can’t see but I have and I have been blessed so Father comfort them as You have for me in the past and let them know that no matter how the pages turn what might look like the worst of times is not always that way. Let them be able to give You control and it will turn out for the best as You have promised. Father what we cling to so tightly is what is really holding us back so let us be able to let it all go for there is nothing worth holding on to but You. Be with all of us Dear Lord among our worry and fears keep our focus solidly on You for You alone are our life line. Sorrows and pain can not over come Your glory. Forgive our sins as they seem to be so out of our control. No prayers can change the past but it can lead the future so let us pray it all into the sacrifices of our Lord Jesus.

Be with those we mention at church, be with our nation, be with Mark Goode and his family, protect and keep the heart of my husband, Roland and my son, Robbie. Walk with Paul and Kristen Fagala and their children. Whatever they face Father they face it with You. Be with Geraldine McLean, Elaine Prothro as she deals with her knee replacement surgery. A special blessing for Jean and Carl Collins hold them close Father and oversee their needs. Be with Ed and Virginia Isaacks as both have health problems. Be with Donna Dees as she suffers loss and Pat Grisham as well. Be with the up coming programs going on at church and direct them to the renewal of our souls. Be with our eldership, our church, Darla, David, Kim send a host of blessings to help them guide our way and theirs.

For all of our concerns Father we pray it into Your hands believing in the day our Lord returns or You call us home. In the Holy name of Jesus Christ we surrender all…….Amen